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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.01, 1,265.67 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.01, 1,265.67 and 519.39 is: 777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.01 : 1,265.67 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.01/1,265.67 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.01x = 1,265.67 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.01x = 657,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,376.34/845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.95

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